As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968.

Our recent rediscovery of this book has inspired us to recirculate its recipes, by way of this newspaper, through the communities from which they first came to us.

It can be tough to find yummy ways to fill at least half of your plate with vegetables, as was advised by the nutritionist who spoke with Bristol seniors over the weekend. Something new to try might be borscht (spelled incorrectly in 1968), or beet soup, which combines beets, carrots, onions, potatoes, cabbage, tomato juice and optional spinach. If you can’t find these tasty veggies in season, try frozen or canned options.
If you recognize a recipe from either your grandparents’ kitchen, or from your own, please write to us. We would love to hear about how these recipes have lived on.